Whaleback Inn

We spent two nights at The Whaleback Inn and absolutely loved it. The property managers were so welcoming. Our room was clean, comfortable, had a gorgeous view of the lake, and the AC worked great. The location was perfect! We had several excellent restaurants to choose from in the area and we loved the little town of Leland/ Fish Town. After dinner we experienced a glorious sunset over Lake Michigan. There are several beaches to swim and enjoy within a short drive. There was a very lovely hike within easy walking distance from the Whaleback Inn. Lake Lelandau is beautiful and directly across the street there are two docks for the guests use. The grounds and porches offer lovely spaces to read and relax. We would definitely stay here again.

This Inn lived up to the great views. The property is well taken care of, clean and charming. Plenty of outdoor seating or even walk across the road and sit on the pier. Our room had a view of the lake so we enjoyed sitting on the patio. So peaceful! Say hi to Hank, the rotund cat, I should have taken his photo.

You will relax the moment you arrive at the Whaleback Inn. We were warmly greeted and shown the amenities of the property. Our room was very clean and comfortable. We had a lake view room and I loved looking at the lake from our patio. The grounds are well maintained with many places to sit outside - on the lawn, porch or your patio -to take in the lovely scenery. Bring your dinner or glass of wine and unwind outside. After a day of hiking at Sleeping Bear Dunes, I couldn't wit to cool off my feet in the lake and reading a book on their dock. We ate breakfast on the porch each morning. Thank you for all of your hard work to make our stay so memorable. I am already looking forward to another stay here.

We really loved our stay at the Whaleback! With only a dozen or so rooms, it gives the feel of a quaint inn but with modern amenities and privacy. Rooms are spacious and come with a slider overlooking the grounds, and in our case, the lake. It is perfectly located only a mile away from downtown Leland and legendary Fishtown. It’s also very close to several wineries and restaurants. It’s a quick drive to Glen Arbor, Suttons Bay and Traverse City. However you’ll love the Whaleback so much that you’ll have difficulty leaving! We can’t wait for a future stay. We are glad to have found this hidden gem!

Beautiful property! Great location! The Inn Keepers, Rachel and her husband were excellent hosts. The rooms are VERY clean. Working in the hotel industry for years, I am very particular regarding having a clean room and I was not disappointed. Very relaxing .atmosphere and the veranda is amazing.